https://www.nbcnews.com/NBC News Top Storiesen-US© 2026 NBCNews.comThu, 20 Aug 2026 20:28:01 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/nbc-news.pnghttps://www.nbcnews.com/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:12:37 GMTNBC News' Allie Canal and Sahil Kapur join Meet the Press NOW as the U.S. national debt tops a record-breaking $40 trillion. Ravi Agrawal, editor in chief of Foreign Policy, discusses President Trump's plans for an "Economic D-Day" for Iran. An NBC News focus group produced by Syracuse University and the research firms Engagious and Sago finds that affordability remains the top issue for voters ahead of November's midterm elections.2056-08-20T20:28:03.000+0000now_mtp_clip_ablk_260820https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/-nothing-has-gotten-better-focus-group-shares-affordability-concerns-as-us-debt-tops-40-trillion-268608069671'Nothing has gotten better': Focus group shares affordability concerns as US debt tops $40 trillionNBC News' Allie Canal and Sahil Kapur join Meet the Press NOW as the U.S. national debt tops a record-breaking $40 trillion. Ravi Agrawal, editor in chief of Foreign Policy, discusses President Trump's plans for an "Economic D-Day" for Iran. An NBC News focus group produced by Syracuse University and the research firms Engagious and Sago finds that affordability remains the top issue for voters ahead of November's midterm elections.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:28:01 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 21:12:37 GMTSteve KopackThu, 20 Aug 2026 13:35:22 GMTBond yields jumped Thursday, erasing the declines stemming from the Treasury Department’s unusual intervention in the debt market a day earlier.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/business/markets/bond-yields-stocks-oil-prices-rcna593517https://www.nbcnews.com/business/markets/bond-yields-stocks-oil-prices-rcna593517Eric LeeTreasury Secretary Bessent Testifies Before Senate Finance CommitteeBond yields were declining Thursday until Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent teased even more bond repurchases, sparking another sell-off.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:35:22 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 18:59:39 GMTBen KamisarThu, 20 Aug 2026 22:41:54 GMTNBC News projects that Wahab, a state senator, defeated fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez in the race to serve out the rest of Swalwell’s term.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/democrat-aisha-wahab-wins-special-election-eric-swalwells-former-calif-rcna350344https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/democrat-aisha-wahab-wins-special-election-eric-swalwells-former-calif-rcna350344Tayfun CoskunAisha Wahab.California state Sen. Aisha Wahab will serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term.Annie BarkerMelissa HernandezCalifornia state Sen. Aisha Wahab will serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:41:54 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 22:41:54 GMTCourtney KubeMosheh GainsKyla GuilfoilFri, 21 Aug 2026 00:50:14 GMTService members and their families had complained about deteriorating morale on the ship as its mission was extended to support the Iran war.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/uss-lincoln-heads-home-extended-deployment-middle-east-rcna593639https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/uss-lincoln-heads-home-extended-deployment-middle-east-rcna593639NAVCENT Public AffairsThe USS Abraham Lincoln sails on the seaThe Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails in the Arabian Sea on May 8.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:50:14 GMTFri, 21 Aug 2026 01:58:30 GMTSaba HamedyRebecca CohenCorky SiemaszkoThu, 20 Aug 2026 22:56:41 GMTPanettiere said this year that the company had severed ties with her over a “morals clause” after she spoke about her postpartum depression.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/neutrogena-addresses-backlash-brand-deal-hayden-panettiere-rcna593635https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/neutrogena-addresses-backlash-brand-deal-hayden-panettiere-rcna593635Jon KopaloffHayden Panettiere at VH1 Save The Music Foundation's Neutrogena Fresh Faces Music Benefit on Sept. 26, 2009 in Hollywood.Hayden Panettiere at VH1 Save The Music Foundation's Neutrogena Fresh Faces Music Benefit on Sept. 26, 2009 in Hollywood.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:56:41 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 22:56:41 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 14:57:59 GMTSix years after moving to California for a new life, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, along with their two children, are now preparing to move back to the United Kingdom. The duke and duchess of Sussex will reportedly keep their home in Montecito but make the UK their primary base, with Archie and Lilibet enrolled in British schools starting in September. NBC’s Daniele Hamamdjian reports for TODAY.2026-09-03T11:00:00.000+0000tdy_news_7a_hamamdjian_prince_harry_260820https://www.today.com/video/prince-harry-to-move-his-family-back-to-uk-after-6-years-in-us-268588101619Royal U-Turn: Prince Harry and His Family to Move Back to UKSix years after moving to California for a new life, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, along with their two children, are now preparing to move back to the United Kingdom. The duke and duchess of Sussex will reportedly keep their home in Montecito but make the UK their primary base, with Archie and Lilibet enrolled in British schools starting in September. NBC’s Daniele Hamamdjian reports for TODAY.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:43:27 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 14:57:59 GMTDoha MadaniThu, 20 Aug 2026 21:01:11 GMTMcKenna West, the surrogate in the center of a multi-state legal battle over a baby who was born with a rare heart condition, sought to “set the record straight.”2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/surrogate-baby-texas-parents-wishes-denies-political-theater-accusatio-rcna593353https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/surrogate-baby-texas-parents-wishes-denies-political-theater-accusatio-rcna593353Alliance Defending FreedomMcKenna West. McKenna West. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:01:11 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 21:01:11 GMTAngela YangThu, 20 Aug 2026 22:50:44 GMTThe gaming world has been rattled by what appears to be a major leak of the highly anticipated “Grand Theft Auto VI,” with the alleged hacker warning other publishers that “no one is safe” from similar breaches.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/hacker-targets-grand-theft-auto-vi-apparent-leak-rcna593634https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/hacker-targets-grand-theft-auto-vi-apparent-leak-rcna593634Rockstar GamesGrand Theft Auto VI."Grand Theft Auto VI."Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:50:44 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 22:50:44 GMTFri, 24 Jul 2026 21:01:53 GMTLocal authorities said that the matter is being investigated and that the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.2056-07-24T20:50:44.000+0000d_ov_feature_wisconsin_shooting_260724https://www.nbcnews.com/video/witness-video-of-madison-police-killing-raises-questions-of-why-lethal-force-was-used-267242053983Witness video of Madison police killing raises questions of why lethal force was usedLocal authorities said that the matter is being investigated and that the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:25:29 GMTFri, 24 Jul 2026 21:01:53 GMTAdam ReissSarah DeanDareh GregorianRaquel Coronell UribeFri, 21 Aug 2026 01:32:01 GMTThe president and his former fixer put their contentious past behind them and reunited on Cohen’s radio show after years of legal feuds and name calling.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/president-fixer-michael-cohen-reunite-radio-show-rcna593535https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/president-fixer-michael-cohen-reunite-radio-show-rcna593535Getty ImagesA split composite of Donald Trump and Michael Cohen.Former President Donald Trump; Michael Cohen.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:32:01 GMTFri, 21 Aug 2026 01:32:01 GMTCourtney KubeMosheh GainsKyla GuilfoilFri, 21 Aug 2026 00:50:14 GMTService members and their families had complained about deteriorating morale on the ship as its mission was extended to support the Iran war.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/uss-lincoln-heads-home-extended-deployment-middle-east-rcna593639https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/uss-lincoln-heads-home-extended-deployment-middle-east-rcna593639NAVCENT Public AffairsThe USS Abraham Lincoln sails on the seaThe Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails in the Arabian Sea on May 8.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:50:14 GMTFri, 21 Aug 2026 01:58:30 GMTMosheh GainsAlexandra MarquezThu, 20 Aug 2026 23:50:02 GMTThe incentive is open to members of a Georgia battalion who re-up for two to six years. The hotly anticipated game comes out in November.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/army-unit-reenlist-grand-theft-auto-game-rcna593589https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/army-unit-reenlist-grand-theft-auto-game-rcna593589Jakub Porzycki/A CD of the Grand Theft Auto game is partially inserted into a Playstation console.Soldiers who wish to have four days off to play the game after its release must commit to re-enlist before Nov. 14.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:50:02 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 23:50:02 GMTSaba HamedyRebecca CohenCorky SiemaszkoThu, 20 Aug 2026 22:56:41 GMTPanettiere said this year that the company had severed ties with her over a “morals clause” after she spoke about her postpartum depression.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/neutrogena-addresses-backlash-brand-deal-hayden-panettiere-rcna593635https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/neutrogena-addresses-backlash-brand-deal-hayden-panettiere-rcna593635Jon KopaloffHayden Panettiere at VH1 Save The Music Foundation's Neutrogena Fresh Faces Music Benefit on Sept. 26, 2009 in Hollywood.Hayden Panettiere at VH1 Save The Music Foundation's Neutrogena Fresh Faces Music Benefit on Sept. 26, 2009 in Hollywood.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:56:41 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 22:56:41 GMTAngela YangThu, 20 Aug 2026 22:50:44 GMTThe gaming world has been rattled by what appears to be a major leak of the highly anticipated “Grand Theft Auto VI,” with the alleged hacker warning other publishers that “no one is safe” from similar breaches.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/hacker-targets-grand-theft-auto-vi-apparent-leak-rcna593634https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/hacker-targets-grand-theft-auto-vi-apparent-leak-rcna593634Rockstar GamesGrand Theft Auto VI."Grand Theft Auto VI."Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:50:44 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 22:50:44 GMTBen KamisarThu, 20 Aug 2026 22:41:54 GMTNBC News projects that Wahab, a state senator, defeated fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez in the race to serve out the rest of Swalwell’s term.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/democrat-aisha-wahab-wins-special-election-eric-swalwells-former-calif-rcna350344https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/democrat-aisha-wahab-wins-special-election-eric-swalwells-former-calif-rcna350344Tayfun CoskunAisha Wahab.California state Sen. Aisha Wahab will serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term.Annie BarkerMelissa HernandezCalifornia state Sen. Aisha Wahab will serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:41:54 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 22:41:54 GMTMinyvonne BurkeBrittany KubickoMadonna DeversonThu, 20 Aug 2026 21:03:45 GMTFederal agencies have joined the third day of a search for Karen Solomon, a longtime police mental health advocate whose husband was found dead.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/karen-solomon-police-officer-husband-rcna593596https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/karen-solomon-police-officer-husband-rcna593596Worcester Police DepartmentKaren Solomon.Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon, whose body was found Tuesday morning at his home.Worcester Police DepartmentKaren Solomon.Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon, whose body was found Tuesday morning at his home.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:03:45 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 21:03:45 GMTDoha MadaniThu, 20 Aug 2026 21:01:11 GMTMcKenna West, the surrogate in the center of a multi-state legal battle over a baby who was born with a rare heart condition, sought to “set the record straight.”2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/surrogate-baby-texas-parents-wishes-denies-political-theater-accusatio-rcna593353https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/surrogate-baby-texas-parents-wishes-denies-political-theater-accusatio-rcna593353Alliance Defending FreedomMcKenna West. McKenna West. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:01:11 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 21:01:11 GMTThe Politics DeskThu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMTWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/s-animating-undecided-voters-two-key-states-politics-desk-rcna593624https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/s-animating-undecided-voters-two-key-states-politics-desk-rcna593624Scott MorganIowa Residents Vote In Primary ElectionVoters cast their ballots at a polling location inside Shepherd of the Valley Church during a primary election in West Des Moines, Iowa, on June 2, 2026Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMTDavid K. LiThu, 20 Aug 2026 20:13:00 GMTVideo of the incident shows the girl coming out of nowhere to level the middle school player, then shove him to the ground as he tried to get up.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/16-year-old-tennessee-girl-runs-field-tackles-football-player-game-cha-rcna593612https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/16-year-old-tennessee-girl-runs-field-tackles-football-player-game-cha-rcna593612WSMVA sign for Franklin County High School outsideFranklin County High School in Winchester, Tenn.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:13:00 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 20:13:00 GMTBen KamisarBridget BowmanThu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:40 GMTConcerns about the economy and high costs are driving the thinking of undecided voters in Iowa and Georgia, according to new focus group conversations, as two states that will be central to the fight for the Senate barrel toward Election Day.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/focus-groups-deep-anxiety-economy-drives-undecided-voters-two-key-sena-rcna593115https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/focus-groups-deep-anxiety-economy-drives-undecided-voters-two-key-sena-rcna593115USA Today Network; Getty ImagesA split composite of Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins.Jon Ossoff; Mike CollinsStephen MaturenIowa Senate Candidate Ashley Hinson Votes On Primary DayRep. Ashley Hinson, a Republican Senate candidate, in Marion, Iowa, on June 2.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:40 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:40 GMTDavid K. LiThu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:31 GMTLindsey Barnett was found dead in her Lakewood home, and her husband, Patrick Theodore Barnett, was taken into custody hours later. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/colorado-husband-arrested-claimed-wife-cut-own-throat-rcna593536https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/colorado-husband-arrested-claimed-wife-cut-own-throat-rcna593536via FacebookLindsey Barnett, 37.Lindsey Barnett.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:31 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 20:49:03 GMTJem AlabiMorgan DawsonThu, 20 Aug 2026 21:35:19 GMTA dorm registry can help you pull together everything you need for college — including bedding, supplies and more — and give friends and family an easy way to help.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/how-to-make-dorm-registry-wishlist-rcna593629https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/how-to-make-dorm-registry-wishlist-rcna593629Kara Birnbaum / NBC; GettyCreating a dorm registry can simplify back-to-school shopping and help you spread the cost of expensive items across loved ones who want to help. Creating a dorm registry can simplify back-to-school shopping and help you spread the cost of expensive items across loved ones who want to help. Kara Birnbaum / NBC; GettyCreating a dorm registry can simplify back-to-school shopping and help you spread the cost of expensive items across loved ones who want to help. Creating a dorm registry can simplify back-to-school shopping and help you spread the cost of expensive items across loved ones who want to help. Courtesy Jem AlabiPhoto of two girls smiling on a bed in a dorm roomCreating a dorm registry can simplify back-to-school shopping and help you spread the cost of expensive items across loved ones who want to help. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:35:19 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 21:35:19 GMTHarry RabinowitzMon, 13 Apr 2026 20:45:24 GMTThese top-rated portable ACs from Black+Decker, Shinco and Midea can keep you cool in any space, and are easy to store during colder seasons.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-portable-air-conditioner-rcna331541https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-portable-air-conditioner-rcna331541AmazonWant to avoid the hassle of permanent installation? A portable air conditioner might be your best option.Want to avoid the hassle of permanent installation? A portable air conditioner might be your best option.AmazonWant to avoid the hassle of permanent installation? A portable air conditioner might be your best option.Want to avoid the hassle of permanent installation? A portable air conditioner might be your best option.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:45:24 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 19:09:56 GMTAshley MorrisThu, 20 Aug 2026 19:01:47 GMTHere’s everything you need to know about the 2026-27 Premier League season, including when it starts, how to stream, who’s playing and more.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/how-to-watch-the-premier-league-rcna593521https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/how-to-watch-the-premier-league-rcna593521The 2026-27 Premier League season starts on August 21, 2026.The 2026-27 Premier League season starts on August 21, 2026.The 2026-27 Premier League season starts on August 21, 2026.The 2026-27 Premier League season starts on August 21, 2026.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:01:47 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 19:01:47 GMTMili GodioLauren LevyNishka DhawanFri, 04 Sep 2020 17:21:00 GMTThe best vacuums, including upright, cordless and robot ones, have advanced filters, multiple tools and work on most floor types. Shop the best vacuums from Dyson, Miele, Shark, iRobot and more.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-vacuum-cleaners-expert-shopping-ncna1239303https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-vacuum-cleaners-expert-shopping-ncna1239303iRobot; SharkWe spoke to experts to find the best vacuums to shop now.We spoke to experts to find the best vacuums to shop now.SharkWe spoke to experts to find the best vacuums to shop now.We spoke to experts to find the best vacuums to shop now.Courtesy Zoe MalinA close up of the Shark NV352 Navigator being stored in a hallway.We spoke to experts to find the best vacuums to shop now.Courtesy Nikki BrownA close up angle of a Dyson vacuum being used on a carpet.We spoke to experts to find the best vacuums to shop now.Courtesy Nikki BrownA close up of a Dyson vacuum being used on a purple couch in handheld mode.We spoke to experts to find the best vacuums to shop now.Josh RiosPerson using the Shark Ultra Cyclone handheld vacuum to clean the upholstery on a couch.We spoke to experts to find the best vacuums to shop now.Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:21:00 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2026 18:46:28 GMT